Skipper Tyrrell inspired by top Cats of the past

JACKIE TYRRELL may not be exactly sure of which position he will fill in Sunday’s Guinness All-Ireland hurling championship final against Cork, but he has a very clear understanding of his role as Kilkenny captain.

And, while it doesn’t put him under any extra pressure, he’s very much aware of the many great captains who have gone before him and conscious of his responsibility to live up to their standard.

“I’m honoured to be captain. I don’t see my role being much different to what it was before, but you would feel the butterflies when you know the All-Ireland is close! We have great leaders in the dressing room. JJ Delaney may be injured but he’ll be there driving us on,’’ he says.